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Following an age-old tradition of teaching children through the use of parables and proverbs, "A Call to Character" contains selections from novels, short stories, plays and poetry from around the world, both contemporary and classic. Chosen by two longtime educators and writers, each excerpt is introduced by an essay that explores the values, dilemmas, and complexities of the story. "A Call to Character" is a unique family reader that brings together a liberal assortment of voices from novels, short stories, plays and poetry -- both the well loved and the obscure -- to enrich and enliven a child' s imagination. The unusual breadth of readings illustrates lives defined by hign standards of personal character, such as courage, honesty, fairness, responsibility, compassion, empathy, generosity and love. Product Details CALL TO CHARACTER Format: Paperback Pages: 480 Product Weight: 1.10 lbs Author: Greer, Colin Publication Date: 1997-05-22 Language: English Publisher: PERFECTBOUND Dewey Decimal Classification: FIC Number of Units in Package: 1 ISBN: 9780060927875
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